Published on Monday, March 24, 2008 by caryn
I HEART my rockin' diaper bag (s)! : ) But sometimes my little munchkin and I want to get up and go! Changing pads are...well...changing pads. They are usually too small to actually provide a sufficient barrier between baby and bacteria-laden bathroom changing stations.Check out these changing pads from Rowdy Products! Stylish enough for me, rugged enough for dadd... Read More »
Published on Sunday, March 23, 2008 by caryn
My little munchkin has toys...lots and lots of toys. And if you're like me, I keep buying him MORE toys! With the latest recalls I should be smarter than the average Toys R Us shopper but I consistently succumb to their doorbusters and weekly ads promising rock-bottoms steals and deals.Wouldn't it be wonderful if I had a new toy (s?) for my son every month? Enter B... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 22, 2008 by caryn
I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by and entering the Germ-O-Tron giveaway. The winners are Holly K, Jessie R, Danielle. Congratulations ladies! I have already emailed you but if you see this please email me your contact information and I'll get the books out to you. P.S. I have some great reviews lined up next week and a fab giveaway! ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, March 20, 2008 by caryn
I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by and entering the Flipsides giveaway. I have some new recipes I'll have to try thanks to all of you!Congratulations Katie and Lisa! I have emailed you but if you see this please email me your contact information. ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Babies and children are messy! From sour milk in their little neck folds, to explosive diapers at the absolute wrong time, we mommies do a whole lot of "tidying up" our little ones. I have a couple of confessions to make: First...our son still sleeps in our bed. We have a beautiful Italian crib with an organic cotton mattress that he has BARELY slept in! Second, o... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Babies and children are messy! From sour milk in their little neck folds, to explosive diapers at the absolute wrong time, we mommies do a whole lot of "tidying up" our little ones. I have a couple of confessions to make: First...our son still sleeps in our bed. We have a beautiful Italian crib with an organic cotton mattress that he has BARELY slept in! Second, o... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Babies and children are messy! From sour milk in their little neck folds, to explosive diapers at the absolute wrong time, we mommies do a whole lot of "tidying up" our little ones. I have a couple of confessions to make: First...our son still sleeps in our bed. We have a beautiful Italian crib with an organic cotton mattress that he has BARELY slept in! Second, o... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Babies and children are messy! From sour milk in their little neck folds, to explosive diapers at the absolute wrong time, we mommies do a whole lot of "tidying up" our little ones. I have a couple of confessions to make: First...our son still sleeps in our bed. We have a beautiful Italian crib with an organic cotton mattress that he has BARELY slept in! Second, o... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Babies and children are messy! From sour milk in their little neck folds, to explosive diapers at the absolute wrong time, we mommies do a whole lot of "tidying up" our little ones. I have a couple of confessions to make: First...our son still sleeps in our bed. We have a beautiful Italian crib with an organic cotton mattress that he has BARELY slept in! Second, o... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by caryn
Happy Tuesday...Happy Belated St. Paddies Day...Happy Day! (Randomness I know!)So...I've just been tagged by Amy! And since I didn't know what being "tagged" meant and if it was good or bad I decided to do some research. So this week I'm going to spend some time getting to know Amy who I met through the Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom. Here are... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 by caryn
The Domestic Diva is giving away a very cool Senseo coffeemaker! Perfect for those of us (ahem!) who aren't the best at making coffee! Head on over to her site and either blog about the contest and include a link to her site or email 10 of your dearest friends! Deadline: March 31, 2008Momsational is THE site for cool product reviews and fab giveaways. Curren... Read More »
Published on Monday, March 17, 2008 by caryn
Spring is here and the weather is gorgeous in sunny southern California! If you're like us, warm weather inspires us to get outside and get together with friends and families. Central to any gathering is food! Chips and dips, cheese and crackers, fruit and veggies...we are a society who craves tasty, quick snacks. TownHouse has just introduced a new snack call... Read More »
Published on Friday, March 14, 2008 by caryn
When we found out we were going to have a baby, we were overjoyed. Some complications landed me on bedrest with way too much time to research the safest car seat, the trendiest stroller, and the most ergonomic baby carrier. I found out that babies need a lot of stuff! Or do they? I won't get into a debate about what a baby does and does not need but reading th... Read More »
Published on Friday, March 14, 2008 by caryn
Thankfully, cold and flu season is packing up and heading out! However, if you have children in day care, preschool, gymnastics, little league, or anywhere else they interact with other children (gasp!), your family may be sick more often than you'd prefer. Education is the key to prevention! (I sound like an infomercial!). Scholastic has just introduced a new s... Read More »
Published on Thursday, March 13, 2008 by caryn
I was at Toys R Us last week and completely overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of toys contained in one location. How does a parent choose the "right" toy? How does a parent utilize this tool to play with his/her child in a way that fosters the acquisition of social, emotional, and cognitive development? We know that play is essential for the attainment of the a... Read More »
Published on Thursday, March 13, 2008 by caryn
Do you want to see America's Got Talent? If you're planning on being in the Los Angeles area March 29-April 3 you can get free tickets here. Hurry while they last!!!... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 by caryn
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful life events. The very fact that a woman has life growing inside of her emits radiance. Sadly, women are often overly concerned with weight gain and it's counterpart...the dreaded stretch marks. When I found out I was pregnant with our little munchkin, I was overcome with joy. One of the first things I did was photograph m... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 by caryn
From Dates to Diapers and Beyond is giving away the brand new Nest Egg from Blessed Nest! Leave a comment on this post and blog about the contest for an additional entry.Deadline: March 16, 2008Hip Mama's Place is giving away a chic Fleurville Lexi Tote. Blog about Hip Mama's Place...how you found the site, what you like, etc. Link to the site on your blog and... Read More »
Published on Monday, March 10, 2008 by caryn
I went into Toys R Us the other day and felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of LeapFrog, Fisher Price, Barbie, Little Tikes, and VTech toys just waiting to be purchased by moms and dads eager to please their wide-eyed boys and girls. Spring is a busy time for the Baileys. Most of our friends happen to have kids with birthdays in the spring and early summer. How... Read More »
Published on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by caryn
Have you heard? There is a ROCKIN' blog party going on over at one of my favs...5 Minutes for Mom. Right now there are over 1000 of us partying around the blog world. By the way...there are prizes involved! Yes...so head on over here to find out how to get involved. I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Caryn and I'm the rockin' mom beh... Read More »
Published on Sunday, March 9, 2008 by caryn
I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by and entering the Baby Einstein DVD giveaway. I enjoyed reading your comments including the shows your children watch. I don't feel so bad now that I see so many of you let your children watch some TV in moderation. Brandy is the winner of Baby's First Moves. Congratulations! Please email me your contact informat... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008 by caryn
I always knew I would be a mom. Playing Barbie as a little girl was only half-way pretend for me. I knew one day I would meet my Ken and we would have our happy little family. I was one of the last of my friends to get married and having children was no different. My best friend was planning her daughter's second birthday party and hubby and I were planning our t... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008 by caryn
I always knew I would be a mom. Playing Barbie as a little girl was only half-way pretend for me. I knew one day I would meet my Ken and we would have our happy little family. I was one of the last of my friends to get married and having children was no different. My best friend was planning her daughter's second birthday party and hubby and I were planning our t... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008 by caryn
I always knew I would be a mom. Playing Barbie as a little girl was only half-way pretend for me. I knew one day I would meet my Ken and we would have our happy little family. I was one of the last of my friends to get married and having children was no different. My best friend was planning her daughter's second birthday party and hubby and I were planning our t... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008 by caryn
I always knew I would be a mom. Playing Barbie as a little girl was only half-way pretend for me. I knew one day I would meet my Ken and we would have our happy little family. I was one of the last of my friends to get married and having children was no different. My best friend was planning her daughter's second birthday party and hubby and I were planning our t... Read More »
Published on Saturday, March 8, 2008 by caryn
I always knew I would be a mom. Playing Barbie as a little girl was only half-way pretend for me. I knew one day I would meet my Ken and we would have our happy little family. I was one of the last of my friends to get married and having children was no different. My best friend was planning her daughter's second birthday party and hubby and I were planning our t... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 by caryn
As research continues to emerge regarding the link between diet and health, consumers are looking for palatable, wholesome alternatives. Over the last year our family has strived to increase our consumption of whole foods, including whole grains, and decrease the amount of additives and synthetic substances in our diet. While we have made significant changes in o... Read More »
Published on Monday, March 3, 2008 by caryn
I went out and splurged on this! Isn't it fab?On another note, my little one is very proud of his first tooth. I apologize for my less than perfect photography skills.... Read More »
Published on Sunday, March 2, 2008 by caryn
When we were pregnant with our little munchkin, I bought the entire Baby Einstein collection on DVD. Indulgent? Perhaps. I just assumed that my little munchkin was going to watch some television so I figured it would be best to let him watch something that would actually foster and enhance his learning and development. And then I read this from the AAP after allow... Read More »
Published on Sunday, March 2, 2008 by caryn
Disclaimer: The posting of this video in no way confirms or denies my support for this candidate. I just thought it was a fun to share these. ... Read More »
Published on Friday, February 29, 2008 by caryn
I am a germ-a-phobe!!! I have yet to meet a nurse who isn't. But to be honest with you....I really don't like to clean. It isn't so much the physical act of cleaning as it is the harsh chemicals. The mask...gloves... I have multiple allergies so I end up having to air out the place after cleaning so I don't spend half a day sneezing.Now that I have a little one I... Read More »
Published on Thursday, February 28, 2008 by caryn
Check out these fab giveaways from some awesome blogs!Simple Me Boutique is giving away a Mod Mum Sling...you choose the print! Blog about the contest or email 3 of your friends and comment here! The Bella print is my personal fav! Deadline: March 12, 20085 Minutes for Mom is giving away a The Sak Dakota Hobo handbag! Very chic and stylish. Blog about the ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 by caryn
I just wanted to share a few sites that I think you'll love!iMommies: By far the most resourceful site I've found! There is truly something for every mommy out there (and daddy too!) Some highlights from February include tips on how to get free groceries, free magazine subscriptions, rock bottom bargains, paid surveys, marketing campaigns, product testing, coupons... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 by caryn
I just wanted to share a few sites that I think you'll love!iMommies: By far the most resourceful site I've found! There is truly something for every mommy out there (and daddy too!) Some highlights from February include tips on how to get free groceries, free magazine subscriptions, rock bottom bargains, paid surveys, marketing campaigns, product testing, coupons... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 by caryn
I just wanted to share a few sites that I think you'll love!iMommies: By far the most resourceful site I've found! There is truly something for every mommy out there (and daddy too!) Some highlights from February include tips on how to get free groceries, free magazine subscriptions, rock bottom bargains, paid surveys, marketing campaigns, product testing, coupons... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 by caryn
I just wanted to share a few sites that I think you'll love!iMommies: By far the most resourceful site I've found! There is truly something for every mommy out there (and daddy too!) Some highlights from February include tips on how to get free groceries, free magazine subscriptions, rock bottom bargains, paid surveys, marketing campaigns, product testing, coupons... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 by caryn
I just wanted to share a few sites that I think you'll love!iMommies: By far the most resourceful site I've found! There is truly something for every mommy out there (and daddy too!) Some highlights from February include tips on how to get free groceries, free magazine subscriptions, rock bottom bargains, paid surveys, marketing campaigns, product testing, coupons... Read More »
Published on Monday, February 25, 2008 by caryn
I'd like to thank all of you for stopping by and entering the giveaway sponsored by Announcements Galore. The winner is Taryn. Congratulations! Stop by this week for another fun giveaway!... Read More »
Published on Friday, February 22, 2008 by caryn
I am afraid (terrified!) of spiders. There. I said it. I have been known to call hubby while he is at work begging and pleading and maybe even shedding a tear or two in anguish over having to dispose of (this is a family-friendly blog you know!) a spider. But now I am a mother. And I have a little boy who is depending on his mommy to be strong and brave. H... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 by caryn
Look what I won from Michael over at Cybersurge! It's an iPod Shuffle! It is so tiny and cute!!! : ) I tried to take a picture but it is so small I couldn't get the proper resolution. Thank you Cybersurge! Don't forget to enter my latest giveaway that ends tomorrow at 10 pm PST! ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, February 17, 2008 by caryn
Hurry!!!! I JUST found out about this contest today. The Polkadot Platypus is giving away a Baby K'tan Baby Carrier. Head on over here for details on entering.Deadline: February 16, 2008 Our Blessed Arrows is giving away a pair of Pedoodles. Super cute!!! Leave a comment on this post. Deadline: February 17, 2008MomViews.net has 2 fab giveaways going o... Read More »